Devil Dash in Lyons a devilishly good time

By Brady DelanderLongmont Times-Call

Posted:
08/07/2011 11:28:59 PM MDT

Updated:
08/07/2011 11:29:52 PM MDT

The Devil Dash is billed as a fun run, but it sounds a bit more sinister than that.

The 5-kilometer race, set this fall at Bohn Park in Lyons, is not your average jog around town. Instead, participants begin at the Purgatory course and must tackle 14 different obstacles based on the Seven Deadly Sins on the way to the finish line - the pearly gates and the Beer Garden of Eden. There is a lot more going on here than just running.

While anyone 16 years and up can participate, the event that comes complete with "mud, blood, beer, cheer and live music" is geared toward grown-ups. It only makes sense when the carrot at the end of the stick is actually beer.

"Devil Dash is an event that runners and spectators will never forget," Race Director Will Newcomer said in a press release. "Racers will celebrate with live music, beer and food alongside their fellow Devils."

Everyone is encouraged to dress up as devils or angels, and shiny devil wigs are handed out before the race. Those costumes have to be rugged however, as the obstacles include leaping through fire, crawling in mud pits and over cargo nets, crossing rivers and more. Like they said, this is more than a casual stroll around the park.

The race starts with lust and works through multiple obstacles based on pride, envy, greed, sloth, gluttony and wrath (a blood bath). It promises to be a sloppy, soaking wet good time.

As fun as the race sounds, there is a serious side.

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The event supports First Descents, an organization that helps young adults with cancer get out and have a good time kayaking, rock climbing and other adventure sports. Participants can join Team FD, a growing group that has raised more than $500,000 for First Descents this year alone. Some of the money made from beer sales will be donated as well.

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